International Trade Compliance Coordinator

Kongsberg Defence Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (26 weeks)

5 weeks annual leave

Marriage and Fertility leave

Above-superannuation guarantee

WhereFit discounts

Professional development

Job summary

KONGSBERG Australia is seeking an experienced International Trade Compliance Coordinator to lead export control activities at the Mawson Lakes Facility in Adelaide. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Australian and international export controls for defence programs, with emphasis on risk-informed guidance and robust governance.

You will develop policies, deliver training, support audits and licence submissions, and liaise with regulators and industry partners to maintain high

Qualifications

• Diploma Level or above qualification in law, international relations, transport, logistics, supply chain, customs brokerage, business or other related field.
• Formal training and certification in export controls, trade controls and/or trade compliance (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years export control, trade control and/or trade compliance coordination experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing Australian and US export controls (military and dual use).
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate findings and summarise recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, government and industry partners; develop and maintain compliance policies and artefacts.
• Provide export control advice aligned with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Develop and deliver education and awareness programs for internal and external audiences.
• Support audits, licence submissions and compliance reporting, including regulator liaison.
• Identify licensing requirements and assist with applications for export/import authorisations.
• Interpret and apply licence conditions, exemptions, retransfer limitations and end-use obligations.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

Diploma or higher in law / international relations / transport / logistics / supply chain

Export controls training/certification

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Trade Compliance Coordinator

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission‑critical projects and advanced Defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

Our Mawson Lakes Facility (MLF) in Adelaide is the centre of excellence for integration, and sustainment of advanced defence systems. At MLF, you’ll be working alongside highly skilled engineers, operations, and project professionals in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s missile launch capability.

What makes MLF unique:

• Hub for integration, sustainment and production.
• Work across multi-disciplinary teams supporting international Defence programs
• Opportunity to shape a strong local defence industry presence in South Australia.

We are seeking an experienced or someone with exposure to International Trade Compliance to lead trade compliance activities for the Mawson Lakes Facility team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring KONGSBERG Australia is meeting its export control obligations under Australian and international export control frameworks.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring our export and import activities meet global best practice and regulatory requirements while supporting critical defence projects.

As the Trade Compliance Coordinator you will:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, government and industry partners. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, government and industry partners. Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, declarations, and artefacts relevant to ensuring appropriate handling and control of export controlled material.
• Provide export control advice, ensuring guidance is practical, risk-informed and aligned with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and deliver tailored education, training and awareness programs to internal and external audiences, including senior leaders, project management, procurement, engineering, legal and compliance.
• Support the business in preparing for audits, reviews, licence submissions, and compliance reporting, including liaison with regulators and industry partners where required.
• Identify licensing requirements and assist with applications for, and the drafting of, export and import authorisations (e.g. Australian supply permits, section 10A and 10C permits, Technical Assistance Agreements).
• Interpret and apply licence conditions, exemptions, retransfer limitations, access requirements (e.g. regular employee tests), end‑use and end‑user obligations and technology control requirements.

What you’ll Bring:

• Diploma Level or above qualification in law, international relations, transport, logistics, supply chain, customs brokerage, business or other related field.
• Diploma Level or above qualification in law, international relations, transport, logistics, supply chain, customs brokerage, business or other related field.
• Formal training and certification in export controls, trade controls and/or trade compliance (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years export control, trade control and/or trade compliance coordination experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing Australian and US export controls (military and dual use).
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate findings and summarise recommendations.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.

Why Join Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry‑leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Marriage and Fertility leave
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.